Team Manager - Referral & Assessment Service

Remedy Recruitment Group; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Team Manager - Referral & Assessment Service

Our Client Lewisham Council is looking for a Team Manager to join their Referral & Assessment Service.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY AND PERSONAL DUTIES:

• Ensure staffing resources are deployed effectively so that professional performance standards and statutory time scales are met and maintained.
• Continually monitor performance against key performance indicators and take appropriate action as necessary to meet and improve performance.
• Ensure effective and regular supervision and appraisal (PES) takes place. Set and review targets; monitor individual performance; provide guidance and direction; take appropriate management action to ensure the effective performance of all staff. Ensure risk is being effectively assessed and responded to.
• Audit and review case files on a regular basis to ensure practice standards are met/exceeded. Take remedial action as necessary.
• Review and monitor case and care package recommendations made by social workers. Make effective decisions in authorising any such recommendations, taking personal responsibility for any decisions made.
• Initiate, develop, monitor and maintain standards of service as defined by the directorate, taking a proactive role in implementing changes.
• Ensure effective systems are in place to meet the expectations on the service. Ensure staff maintain LCS and other systems.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, procedures etc. and contribute to the development of an annual business Service Plan.
• Respond as required to complaints regarding the service. Work closely and flexibly with other Team Managers both within the unit and across the division to build inter-team and unit relationships. Work in units across the division as required to provide effective management of Children's Services.
• Operate financial and other resource management systems to ensure budgets are effectively and rigorously managed in accordance with Council Financial Regulations. Ensure financial decisions are in the best interests of both the client and the council to ensure best value and tight budget management.
• Ensure effective management of staff within the team including recruitment, development and training, appraisal, performance management, absence management, resolution of conflict, implementation of change. Take action as appropriate in accordance with council employment procedures and policies e.g., disciplinary, capability etc.
• To ensure that the health and safety of staff is given significant priority and that leadership is provided in ensuring that staff take responsibility for their own and others' safety.
• Ensure adherence to legislation, guidance, procedure and policy - both in relation to safeguarding children and as a manager of the council. Ensure services are delivered in accordance with the Council's Equal Opportunities and Environmental Policies.
• Represent the unit/division as required.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post. Maintain and update own technical knowledge and continuous professional development.

Benefits of working with Remedy:

• A personal one-on-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply:

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

To be considered for this role, please apply with your CV to the social care team.

Remedy Social Care is a REC Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.